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- Event highlights: the first Time100 Sports Gala in New York
- Major celebrities who posed for photographers
- Top athletes and Olympians who attended
- Stars from team sports, football and basketball
- Women shaping sport and culture who showed up
- Couples, pairs and family moments on the carpet
- Media figures, executives and guests from beyond sports
- Emerging stars and young talent who made an impression
- Photos, fashion and memorable red carpet moments
- How the night reflected sport’s cultural reach
New York’s social calendar lit up on July 16 as the first Time100 Sports Gala brought athletes, entertainers and notable public figures to a glittering red carpet. The evening mixed high fashion with headline names, from championship stars to royalty, offering a who’s who snapshot of sports culture today.
Event highlights: the first Time100 Sports Gala in New York
The debut gala celebrated leaders across sports and culture. Held in Manhattan, the night featured speeches, presentations and a parade of famous faces on the red carpet. Big names and rising stars mingled for photos and media moments.
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Major celebrities who posed for photographers
- LeBron James and Savannah James — NBA royalty captured together. (Getty/TIME)
- Ciara — singer and entrepreneur brought classic glam to the carpet. (Getty/TIME)
- Lindsey Vonn — Olympic skier and media presence. (Getty/TIME)
- Prince Harry — among the evening’s most talked-about attendees. (Getty/TIME)
- Shams Charania — well-known NBA reporter on hand for the festivities. (Getty/TIME)
- Masai Ujiri — NBA executive photographed at the event. (Getty/TIME)
Top athletes and Olympians who attended
- Chloe Kim — Olympic snowboard champion arrived in style. (Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock)
- Mikaela Shiffrin — Olympic skier and medalist posed for photos. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
- Alysa Liu — figure skating champion on the carpet. (Getty/TIME)
- Jordan Chiles — gymnast and Olympic standout. (Getty/TIME)
- Eileen Gu — freestyle skiing star among the guests. (Getty/TIME)
- Aleksander Aamodt Kilde — World Cup skier joined Mikaela Shiffrin. (Getty/TIME)
Stars from team sports, football and basketball
- Jalen Brunson — NBA guard appeared with family and solo shots. (Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock; AP Photo)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — NBA All-Star on the red carpet. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
- Myles Garrett — NFL pass rusher attended alongside other athletes. (Getty/TIME)
- Damar Hamlin — NFL player photographed at the gala. (Getty/TIME)
- Kristin and Kyle Juszczyk — NFL couple shared a red carpet moment. (Getty/TIME)
Women shaping sport and culture who showed up
- Trinity Rodman — rising soccer star and public figure. (Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock)
- Alex Morgan — USWNT legend attended with partner Servando Carrasco. (Getty/TIME)
- Ashlyn Harris — former U.S. goalkeeper present at the event. (Getty/TIME)
- Jordan Chiles and Madison Chock — gymnasts and figure skaters highlighted the diversity of sports on display. (Getty/TIME)
- Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe — hockey and speed skating stars photographed together. (Getty/TIME)
Couples, pairs and family moments on the carpet
- Russell Wilson and Ciara — power couple posed together. (Getty/TIME)
- Jalen Brunson and Ali Brunson — family photo captured at the gala. (WireImage)
- Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde — skiing stars shared a moment. (Getty/TIME)
- Brooks Laich and Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir — former NHL player and CrossFit champion attended as a pair. (Getty/TIME)
- Witney Carson and Carson McAllister — dance and sports crossover couple on the red carpet. (Getty/TIME)
Media figures, executives and guests from beyond sports
- Gayle King — prominent broadcaster among the evening’s guests. (Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock)
- TIME CEO Jessica Sibley — photographed with Prince Harry during the gala. (Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock)
- Shams Charania — sports journalist covering the event. (Getty/TIME)
- Sgt. Brandi Evans and SMSgt. Brian Williams — military representatives present for ceremonial moments. (Getty/TIME)
Emerging stars and young talent who made an impression
- Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson — young basketball talents on the carpet. (Getty/TIME)
- Kayla Nicole — influencer and host mingling with athletes. (Getty/TIME)
- Trinity Rodman and other rising soccer talents drew attention from fans and press. (Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock)
Photos, fashion and memorable red carpet moments
Photographers documented tailored suits, evening gowns and athletic stars away from competition. The gallery of attendees captured each arrival, from candid smiles to posed portraits. Fashion and fandom intersected throughout the night.
How the night reflected sport’s cultural reach
The Time100 Sports Gala combined elite athletes, media leaders, entertainers and public figures. The mix underscored how sport influences style, journalism and philanthropy. Attendees represented a cross-section of global sports influence.
